Don’t miss the full story, whose reporting from Reeno Hashimoto and Koji Ueda at The Associated Press is the basis of this AI-assisted article. While professional sumo wrestling in Japan maintains its ...

With a swift kick to her opponent’s face, wrestler Atomic Banshee began to dominate the final fight of the evening on a humid evening in Miami Beach. The match was part of the world championship of ...

TOKYO — As Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has broken new ground in a country that struggles with gender equality. But she has quickly run up against a tradition that may be ...

DALLAS — One of the largest women's wrestling promotions in Japan is coming to the metroplex for the very first time next month, and they aim to bring the authentic Japanese wrestling experience to ...

TOKYO — Sumo is more than a sport in Japan. It’s a sacred tradition, a 1,500-year-old spectacle steeped in Shinto ritual and ceremony. But at its heart lies a long-standing taboo: women are still ...

The championship event will showcase a five-match card featuring Tokyo wrestlers and girl gangs competing for the Sukeban Champion title. Reigning World Champion Sareee Bomb will defend her title ...